No Silver Bullet for Software Visualisation Evaluation
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چکیده
Software visualisation seeks to aid comprehension of software; however, there is still little progress in the evaluation of such visualisations. This paper reports on the current practice of evaluation in software visualisation. Four evaluation strategies are identified and discussed in order to identify strengths and weaknesses when applied to software visualisation. Areas for improvement are suggested, particularly with respect to the point at which they are applied, and the need for active interest in evaluation. It is intended that this paper promote discussion and future research whilst demonstrating that, currently, no single method is adequate for
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